Education for Sustainability (EFS2) Cohort - MEd in Educational Studies

1. MEd in Educational Studies: Education for Sustainability EFS2 Cohort pdce.educ.ubc.ca/med_sustainability

2. agenda – administrative overview Introduction Admission Requirements Application Overview Finances and Tuition Q&A

3. Introductions Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe, Cohort Advisor Academic questions (program specific) Robert.VanWynsberghe@ubc.ca Linda Haftner, Senior Program Assistant Administration questions (admissions, application, tuition, etc.) 604-822-4499 Linda.Haftner@ubc.ca

4. Admission Requirements 4-year undergraduate degree B+ range (76% at UBC) in all senior-level courses or B- range (68%) with a combined 4 year undergraduate degree plus a BED Special cases for lower GPA 3+ year teaching (or equivalent) A minimum of three years full-time teaching experience or an equivalent combination of engagement within schools, communities, non- governmental organizations, or other education- oriented environments

5. Admission Requirements: English language Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application: TOEFL Score 580 or higher (paper-based) 237 or higher (computer-based) 92 or higher (internet-based) with a minimum 22 on each component IELTS Minimum overall band score 6.5 No component less than 6.0 If this applies to you, please contact me.

6. Application: procedures grad.ubc.ca/apply/online Program Search: select “EFS2” (July 2019 intake) Upload all supporting documents

7. Application: supporting Documents Two (2) sealed transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended with the exception of UBC. (Front & back in a single PDF file) Resumé 600-word statement of intent:of your education for sustainability experience, professional goals, and the anticipated benefit of involvement in the program. Three letters of recommendation: from educators, colleagues, or clients that speak to your abilities to complete a graduate degree and interest in sustainability and education.

8. Application: Deadline Online application is now open DEADLINE: February 28, 2019 (includes all supporting documents) Application fee $102 CDN for domestic applicants $165 CDN for international applicants

9. finances: tuition & fees Program tuition cost: $14,844.13 + student fees Student fees vary each term Installments: Tuition is paid in 7 installments of $2,120.59Subject to 2% increase in May First installment due the first week of July Payment methods: Bank transfer, cheques, or money orders only Tuition is charged as a whole program fee, not on a per-credit basis

10. finances: Student fees Student fees are charged in addition to tuition and vary from term to term. Budget for approximately $400/term Medical & dental plan: approximately $227/year Charged in September only Opt-out options available – visit www.ihaveaplan.ca Compass Card (previously UPass) Applies to those who live in the Greater Vancouver Area Allows you to travel in 3-zones on public transit Cost: $164/term (part of student fees)

11. Tuition fee certificates This is directed to teachers in the Vancouver lower mainland that have taken UBC students in their classrooms as student teachers. If this applies to you, please contact the Teacher Education Office at teacher.ed@ubc.ca. For elementary teachers, please contact Rod Brown at 604-822-5243. and, For Secondary teachers, please contact John Yamamoto at 604-822-5222.

12. Thank you! Linda Haftner, Senior Program Assistant Phone: 604-822-4499 Toll Free: 1-888-492-1122 Fax: 604-822-2015 linda.haftner@ubc.ca